Coming, occurring, continuing, or remaining after the correct, usual, or expected time; delayed: a late breakfast; a late meeting. See Synonyms at tardy. b. Occurring at an advanced hour, especially well into the evening or night: a late movie on television; the late flight to Denver.
What is Cork. Where Do Cork Trees Grow | Forest Fires and the Cork Oak | How Is Cork Harvested | Protection of Cork Trees | Cork Characteristics. Where Do Cork Trees Grow. The worlds main cork oak forests are found in Portugal, Spain, southern France, Italy, and North Africa. It is the micro climate and soil types of these regions that allow cork oaks to grow and flourish and serve as the primary source of raw material for the cork industry.
Cork is in the province of Munster and is the largest county in Ireland. Its major towns are Bandon, Cohb, Cork, Fermoy, Kinsale, Mallow, Skibbereen, and Youghal. Cork was one of the worst affected areas in the Great Famine of 1845-47, losing 200,000 persons (one-quarter of the total population) between 1841 and 1851. Of these, 150,000 died and 50,000 emigrated.